Commentary – Page 6
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Exoplanets are our final frontier
Chemists will be integral to the hunt for biosignatures on distant worlds
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A new source of helium is good news for science
Success prospecting for helium shouldn’t halt efforts to conserve and recover this vital scientific resource
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Science needs safeguards before Brexit occurs
UK researchers must argue loudly and clearly for a settlement that safeguards science
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We need a global plan to beat resistance
We all need to do our bit and act for the common good if we’re going to protect antibiotics
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Why US chemical regulation reform is so welcome
The Toxic Substances Control Act is just the beginning
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Don't bet against Elon Musk's electric car revolution
Tesla’s Gigafactory is set to be a milestone for electric vehicles
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Plastic not so fantastic
The world has a big problem with small plastics and the time to act is now
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A chemistry renaissance
There’s welcome evidence of a resurgence of interest in chemistry in the UK
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Science must be family friendly
The perception that young scientists need to sacrifice family life for a career in research must change, says Mark Peplow
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Speaking truth to power
Academic freedom is a cornerstone of society that needs protection from governments that seek to silence freethinkers
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Store with care
Chemists need to get their own house (or lab cupboard) in order and new electronic inventories are just the ticket
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The toxic tale of the Flint water crisis
The city’s dilemma highlights serious regulatory failings but demonstrates the empowerment offered by citizen science, explains Mark Peplow
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A farewell to chemical arms
As chemical weapons stockpiles dwindle, international efforts must guard against renewed arsenals, says Mark Peplow
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Count your blessings
With major funding cuts averted, UK chemists prepare to take on some of the world’s biggest challenges
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How science can improve research collaboration
An evidence-based approach could help chemists found better investigative partnerships, says Mark Peplow
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Chop and change
The UK research landscape is in a state of flux and decisions made now will dictate its direction for many years